DOIN' IT MY WAY

I am one of the thousands and thousands of subscribers of Stampin' Up!'s monthly subscription kit, Paper Pumpkin. Don't you just love their projects month after month?

Normally I am totally enamored with them. Last month's kit, however, was an exception. The kit came with all the supplies (except adhesive) to create four cards that were to look like this:

Well, by now, you all know my style. And this isn't it. I am so NOT a WAHOO kind of person. I felt so bad about not loving it. What to do. What to do. I knew that if I made these four cards, I would never find occasion to use them. That seemed like a huge waste.

Well . . . The card base with its circular graphic was kind of cute. And I love the button and the Baker's Twine. But ... Nope. I just couldn't do it.

After giving it some thought, this is what I came up with:

Definitely more ME, wouldn't you agree? I preserved the elements that I liked, and added a few of my own touches. 

And, now I have some leftover elements that I can use in a future project.

I am so sorry Stampin' Up! I feel quite disloyal. 

But, you all know the purpose of Paper Seedlings: Planting Creative Paper Ideas. I guess I planted little paper seedlings in myself, and acted on them, bringing them to full flower. If something doesn't speak to you, switch it up to make it YOUR OWN! 

Let me know what you think.

Wahoo

Smiles.